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Monthly Archives: August 2013

“Presenting the award to the Governor on Friday, the commissioner for Enviroment, Alhaji Hassan Aminami said the award which was given to Borno State on the 15th August, 2013 was in recognition of the state’s effort in fighting desertification and … Continue reading →

Food security linked to peace in the Sahel – FAO Director-General / Famine in the region averted but more efforts needed | Database of Press Releases related to Africa –APO-Source. “Investing in food security in the Sahel is also an … Continue reading →

Originally posted on CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish: Cassava processing, a source of employment to Nigerian women (image: IITA) The government of Nigeria has initiated a ‘cassava transformation plan ‘to create a new generation of cassava farmers, oriented…

Originally posted on Kalu Samuel's Blog: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) has renewed their commitment at improving the agricultural sector in Africa while working towards scientific innovations in…